About Farm Bureau of Ventura County

As an advocate for the county's agricultural industry, we promote policies and foster community action intended to preserve the industry’s sustainability and vitality.

A Living Legacy

Ventura County agriculture has a long, rich and dynamic heritage. Crops have been grown commercially here since the mid-1800s;
for most of a century, farming and ranching were the single most important economic activity in the region.

Agriculture’s economic role has diminished, but farming still shapes the county’s landscape and culture to a degree that is
unique in coastal Southern California. The remarkable fact that there remains an acre of irrigated farmland in Ventura
County for every acre of city — despite the county’s proximity to a sprawling metropolis of nearly 18 million people
— means that farming plays a critical role in maintaining the quality of life Ventura County residents cherish. This
means that everyone living in the county has a stake in agriculture’s success.

For more than a century, Farm Bureau of Ventura County has been dedicated to ensuring that farmers and ranchers survive and
thrive. As an advocate for the county’s agricultural industry, we promote policies and foster community action intended
to preserve this industry’s sustainability and vitality. We are an independent, non-partisan organization that is not affiliated
with any government entity. Our members include a broad cross-section of the agricultural community, from the smallest
operations to the largest, both conventional and organic, producing more than 100 commodities.

Who We Are

What We Do

You Can Support Ventura County’s Farms & Farmers

Everyone is eligible to join. Whether you're a farmer, rancher, business owner or simply a resident who appreciates Ventura County's delicious, locally grown food, there is a Farm Bureau membership that fits your interests and budget.